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Day out at Ikea



Last Saturday Ariel volunteered to drive me to Ikea to get some stuff for my new place and happens the Wembly store is near her place. It was my first time going to her place at Perivale and wow that was quite a ride on the Tube as her place is in Zone 4. Lovely neighbourhood though.



Must say I was quite excited to go Ikea heehee coz I loved going to the one in Singapore. Over here, it's on a sprawling piece of land but then surprisingly quiet considering it's a Saturday afternoon. Ariel said it must be the credit crunch.



I was very looking forward to the Swedish meatballs but then when I saw they have fish and chips here, I chose that instead. Hmm rather disappointing leh. Their meatballs are still the best.


We started shopping after lunch and I think I ended up buying quite a few things hehe... I got what I wanted - red side table, a standing lamp, a big box for my bags =P, more throws and cushions.... thank God Ariel drove me home with my barang barang after that. :) definitely cannot manage without a car.

Overall a nice and enjoyable day, I don't mind going back again just to window shop. I think I love looking at home stuff nowadays!



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Sabrina said…
I don't think that you could ever go to IKEA and just window shop. I have NEVER managed to do that, I always end up buying something. ;)

My parents are leaving tomorrow so will have more time to email then.

xx
22 June 2009 at 10:19
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